Holiday Properties listed below:

Departments:16 Charente17 Charente Maritime79 Deux Sevres86 Vienne

Towns:

Poitiers (capital),La Rochelle, Saintes, Royan, Angouléme.

Rivers:

Charente, Vienne.

From lazing on the beaches to tasting some world class cognac there's plenty to do in Poitou Charentes. The seaside town of Royan in the Charente Maritime is often
voted as one of the safest, cleanest and best resorts in France. It has no less than five beaches as well as a marina and fishing port. A little further north you will find the chic city of La
Rochelle which is famous for it's upmarket restaurants, shops and boutiques as well as for the twin harbour towers that guard the old port. La Rochelle is connected to the Ile de Ré by a 2.9km
bridge. This beautiful island is home to the most expensive houses in Poitou Charentes and attracts buyers from all over the world, particularly in the summer months when the population swells from
20,000 to around 220,000.

The coast is particularly popular here as the beaches are sandy and gently sloping while the micro climate makes it the second sunniest part of France.

If lazing on the beach is not your thing then why not explore further inland. Take a trip into the region around Cognac and you will be met by gently rolling hills
covered in grapevines. In the town centre you can take a tour of the major cognac producers such as Hennessy, Martell and Remy Martin or wander through the cobbled streets down to the river Charente
where you can climb aboard one of the flat bottomed "gabarier" boats and see more of this beautiful river.

There are plenty of attractions for children, the most famous of which has to be Futuroscope which is second only to Eurodisney in popularity. Over 1.5 million visitors
flock here each year to sample the mix of rides and 4D cinemas. It's a theme park that manages to be both fun and educational at the same time - you won't go hungry either as the park boasts eight
full service restaurants as well as ten snack bars!

The Vallee des Singes is a huge (15 hectare) monkey and ape park where many of the 350 primates who live there mix freely with the visitors. The best way to visit is to
follow the feeding schedule and you'll find that the park is clean and tidy while the animals are well cared for by the knowledgeable staff. All of the animals were born in captivity and for many
it's their first taste of open air "freedom".

Next to the park you will find the Parc de la Belle where you can stay overnight in tree-houses in a 10 hectare forest. The tree-houses are between 4 and 12 metres in
height and breakfast is left at the bottom of the tree and has to be hauled up by pulley.

The Aquarium in La Rochelle is one of the best in Europe and has over 10,000 sea creatures to wonder at whilst a little further south on the edge of Royan you will find
the La Palymyre zoo which, again, is seen to be one of the best in Europe with animals from polar bears to elephants.

Les Antilles de Jonzac is a water park and swimming pool complex that provides a great day out whether summer or winter. As well as the pools there are slides, water
toboggans, indoor beaches, beauty & fitness centres and restaurants.

Sporty types will love Poitou Charentes too. There are 21 golf courses to choose from ranging from a quick 9 holes for a fun holiday game to 18 hole championship
courses. Cyclists will be in heaven too - indeed you're positively encouraged to cycle rather than drive on the Ile de Ré. Around Poitiers you will find around 400km of cycle routes. These meander
through some wonderful countryside. In the Deux-Sevres a popular cycling route is between Thouars and Parthenay, a trek that leads past Roman remains, over ancient bridges and along beautiful wooded
valleys.

Fishermen, tennis players, ice skaters, canoeists, footballers, rugbymen and gymnasts will all find excellent facilities in Poitou Charentes - just ask at your nearest
tourist office and they will point you in the right direction.

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La Logerie: Set in 16 acres of tranquil rolling countryside of south Vienne in the Poitou Charentes region of rural France, La Logerie, was a working farm until a four year
conversion transformed this delightful cluster of stone buildings into three charming holiday gites with a spectacular heated pool plus a luxury hot tub spa.

La Logerie's rental cottages can sleep a total of 23 people – perfect for large families. They offer easy access to Poitiers, Cognac and Limoges plus a host of local tourist and historic
attractions.

A small, tree lined stream meanders its way through the grounds, providing a cool and pleasant retreat from the summer sun while what was once a railway line adjacent to the property is now a
picturesque byway, teaming with wild flowers and bird life.

Buzzards circle lazily in the summer sky and towards late evening, barn owls announce their presence as they commence their hunting forays. Fields of seasonal sunflowers, corn and wheat
predominate in the countryside surrounding your holiday cottage creating a rural paradise of peace and tranquility.

Take a dip in the impressive 12 by 6 metres swimming pool with stunning views over the surrounding countryside. Or for sun worshippers, simply lounge by the pool side or on the individual private
terraces to each holiday cottage.

To complete that perfect day, perhaps have an evening barbeque with a glass or two of the local wine.

South Vienne in the Poitou Charentes, is ideal for walking and cycling or for water activities including canoeing and white water rafting on the River Vienne. The Atlantic coast is just a two hour
drive away, while motor sport enthusiasts are just a ten minute drive from the Circuit du Val de Vienne - the second largest motor racing circuit in France.

Just two kilometres from La Logerie's holiday cottages is the pretty village of Mauprevoir where there is a small well stocked supermarket, boulangerie, pharmacy, post office, garage and a
restaurant and bar which has regular social and music nights featuring music for all tastes including jazz and modern.

Sleeping up to five people, this fully equipped, fully centrally heated, beautiful, medieval town house is open for bookings all year round. With its walled garden,
the house boasts large, light and airy rooms with a plentiful supply of character, antique furniture and quality fittings. Visitors to the gite have the opportunity to immerse themselves
in the charm and history of this vibrant friendly village or just relax in the ambient surroundings it offers, either way you will find St Loup a memorable holiday location.

Deux Sevres

La Longère Rose: The perfect place for your next French Holiday, whether with the Family or for a romantic break “À Deux”. Fully equipped and
very comfortable, our three cottages are classified under the new “National Standard” as FOUR STAR... and with over two acres of grounds, a superb pool terrace, a large Games Hangar and many peaceful
hideaways, there is a place here for everyone.

Situated in the quiet rural hamlet of Paizay-le-Tort, La Longère Rose is just 5kms away from two busy market towns and conveniently located for La Rochelle, Niort, Poitiers, Futuroscope, La Venise
Verte, Cognac country and the Atlantic Coast. It is a superb place to stay: “Away from it all, but not far from anywhere…”, as one of our guests put it.

Charente-Maritime

La Miellerie: is situated in Puy Bardon on the edge of the village of
Lozay in the department of Charente-Maritime.

Lozay is in south-western France region of Poitou-Charentes, why not come and stay with us and become Lozéens. We are within the Canton of Loulay, itself integrated with the Country of Vals de
Saintonge in the northeast of the Charente-Maritime a land of stone and water which Lozay is perfectly representative.

The Charente-Maritime region has a climate second only to the South of France. The micro climate means that we enjoy mild winters and warm, sunny summers making it the ideal holiday
destination.

Our cottage has two bedrooms with permanent sleeping for four people, wardrobes and drawers to store all your belongings, we also provide a double sofa bed downstairs to sleep up to six people in
total. If you like the outdoors then there is ample room for camping or just sleeping under the stars.

The village is beautiful, peaceful, tranquil and the perfect location to get away from the busy daily life. With only around 150 inhabitants resulting in a population density of 13 people per
square kilometre, during the year we are surrounded by corn, sunflower, wheat and rapeseed fields, with a plethora of wildlife including partridges, cuckoos, hares, rabbits, hawks, bats and our
friendly hens.

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Palm Tree cottage:

A Charentaise style gîte in the heart of the vineyards and sunflowers of southwest France.

It has two twin bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 4. If you need extra put up beds etc we will try to meet your needs. The cottage has a beautiful salon which has
a sitting, eating and cooking area with all mod-cons including 32" flat screen and Wi-Fi.

The windows look out over a lovely wisteria covered private terrace and garden with views over the countryside beyond.

We hope you like peace and quiet as you won't hear anything other than wildlife at night and won't see anything other than stars as the mayor turns off all the street lights at 11pm.

We have a large and private in ground heated pool, one of the largest in the area at 12m x 6m with a depth throughout of 1.2m. You will have the freedom to use the pool exclusively most of
the time.

Parasols and loungers complete the poolside holiday feel.

There's a large grassy area, an orchard for outdoor activities and eating area options. We have a basketball net, table tennis, a 4 meter in ground trampoline (just 1 foot high) and
archery for the kids.

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Gites de Cognac - Le Cerisier:A charming one bedroom luxury gite in the heart of the premier cognac
vineyard region just 15 minutes' drive from the historic town of Cognac.

Steeped in history the area and, in particular the cognac region, has an appeal to young and old alike either with its inevitable association with the 'liquor of the gods'; its sleepy, medieval
villages, or the vibrant cities of Angouleme, Poitiers and Bordeaux.
With what is considered to be the second best climate in France, the region has the benefit of summer days that are usually long and hot.
We look forward to welcoming you to this beautiful region of France and to ensuring your holiday is a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

In a very small hamlet, next to a large distillery, Le Cerisier is an upside down luxury gite retaining many of the original features of the barn from which it was renovated. There are exposed
stone walls and beams in the delightfully light and airy living/dining area. Equipped with a modern fitted kitchen.
The balcony outside the front doors overlooking the garden, swimming pool and the surrounding vineyards, is the ideal place for your morning croissant and freshly brewed coffee with table, chairs and
sun parasol.
The bedroom is downstairs (beautifully cool on those hot summer nights) and is next to the very modern shower room.
From the downstairs corridor, you enter a private, decked courtyard garden with sun loungers, parasol and a gas barbecue; the perfect place for lazing in the sun with a glass of wine and a good
book.

There is a large heated pool with sun loungers. Shade is provided by umbrellas and a large pergola with grape vines growing overhead. For those balmy summer evenings the pool and poolside area can
be lit.

Charente Maritime

Le Manoir de La Foye: The property was formerly a Cognac distillery, which has now been converted
into this delightful complex, including a heated swimming pool with sun terraces, summer kitchen and barbeque, large gardens, paddocks and an orchard of walnut trees set amongst the attractive
countryside.
The gîtes have been carefully restored and upgraded into comfortable homes for your holiday.

Located in Charente Maritime,
the second sunniest region of France, the hamlet of La Foye is surrounded by extensive fields of sunflowers and vineyards, with the magnificent Forest of Aulnay just moments away offering wonderful
walks and bicycle rides.

With easy access from all directions, especially the A10 autoroute, the region is renowned for its Cognac, oysters, cheeses and friendly people. La Foye is situated in a gloriously tranquil,
unspoiled setting, absolutely perfect for French country living and ideal for a relaxed, refreshing holiday.

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Le Plaud: Welcome to the Vining family home in France in
Chermignac. This traditional and spacious Charentaise farmhouse is located just outside the beautiful city of Saintes with a variety of shops and supermarkets and near to the coastal resorts of Royan
and the Ile d'Oleron.

The farmhouse has 5 bedrooms, providing ample sleeping space for 10, along with an excellent breakfast kitchen, large lounge and a covered veranda will provide plenty of
room for everyone and is situated in 6 acres of private grounds with outside pool, picnic/barbecue area, including an Oak copse and surrounded by rolling fields in every direction providing
tranquility and seclusion. Along with peaceful riverside locations for fishing or relaxing nearby.

This house and grounds have plenty of space for children to play and explore.

Charente

Moulin de la Barde: We welcome guests for self catering holidays in our 2 comfortable gîtes in the south west of France.
Surrounded by countryside and walking distance to the village of Saint Séverin and a short drive from the picturesque village of Aubeterre-sur-Dronne with its monolithic church,
restaurants, cafés and shops.

A former old paper mill, originally built in 1688. They have been renovated to provide modern facilities while at the same time retaining as much as of the character as possible. All the
rooms are newly furnished, spacious and comfortable. Each gîte has an upstairs with 2 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom and a bathroom (bath with overhead shower). Downstairs is open plan with a
living room, kitchen and dining area and with a downstairs toilet. Each gîte has its own private patio and is suitable for families, couples and groups of friends.

The property is situated south of Angoulême, and is easily accessed from Bordeaux, Bergerac, Limoges or Poitiers airports, or from train stations in Angoulême, Montmoreau or
Bordeaux.

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Tamarisk: Pretty stone cottage in quiet location. Sleeps 2. Upstairs are
twin beds and a shower/toilet. Downstairs ...is sitting area,kitchen with fridge, electric hob & oven and dining area. All utensils provided. We can also provide a cot and high chair. Bed linen
is provided but please bring your own towels.

Outside is self contained garden with own entrance, garden furniture and BBQ. Off road parking available.
The nearest village is Dampierre sur Boutonne where there is a shop, bar/restaurant and Chateau. The small town of Aulnay is 15mins drive (approx 9km) where there is a colourful Sunday market and
bars and restaurants. The nearest supermarket is also in Aulnay.
The area is great for fishing and the river is 10min walk from cottage. Fishing licenses can be arranged. The cottage also makes an ideal base for people interested in walking and cycling in the
beautiful surrounding countryside.
The coast at LA ROCHELLE is 40mins drive. This is where you can sample delicious seafood and wander the narrow streets. There are good beaches nearby.
COGNAC is 45mins drive inland where there are many distilleries all offering you the opportunity to taste and tour the distillery. The river Charente where you can take river tours.
At Poitiers,1hr drive, is FUTUROSCOPE-the park of the moving image. This makes a great day out for all the family.
The Charente Maritime is famous for its many varieties of goat's cheese, the shaggy Poitou donkey (there is a breeding centre 5mins from cottage) and also the great variety of bird life to be
observed.

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Gites du Marigné: Set in the Poitou-Charentes in a stunning peaceful rural setting, Sharon and Aaron Vogel are pleased to welcome you
to Gites du Marigné.

Set in two and a half hectares of meadow and gardens, we have three gites for rental, a traditional Charentaise farmhouse for four persons, a converted barn for six persons and a Napoleonic house
for two persons.

Aaron and Sharon live on site with our cat Coco, and are happy to help during your stay. Sharon speaks French and will be pleased to offer assistance if required.

Details are provided in the Gites of places to see and things to do during your stay, as well as contact numbers and opening hours of shops and places of interest. For those who need to stay
in contact with home/work, we have WiFi connectivity on site.

We try to be as environmentally friendly as possible by recycling domestic and garden waste, use low energy light bulbs (where possible) and Solar garden lighting and a solar heated pool.

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La Poste des Gardes: Welcome to our restored 16th century maison de bourg sleeping 6 guests. This family gîte occupies a prominent riverside position in the delightful
historic quarter of Availles-Limouzine, a pretty medieval village with all necessary amenities. La Poste des Gardes is nestled on the banks of the beautiful River Vienne in rural sunny
Poitou-Charentes, midway between the beautiful Romanesque cities of Poitiers and Limoges.

The ground floor offers a large open plan family living room/dining room/kitchen with wood burning stove, south-facing French doors, a Hi-Fi system, DVD, video player, and a TV receiving the major
UK and French channels. The kitchen area is well-equipped with electric double oven, grill, ceramic hob and freezer, together with ample worktops and storage. There is a utility room/pantry with
further storage, fridge, washing machine, microwave and toaster. There is also a downstairs shower room with WC and washbasin.

The middle floor offers a delightful salon with south-facing window above the original stone guard seat. There is a double futon, additional comfy chairs and a TV receiving the major French
channels. This room has French doors opening onto the private covered terrace, which overlooks the River Vienne and offers patio furniture for dining al fresco. The master bedroom is on this floor.
It is west facing with a double bed, feature fireplace, stone washbasin and panelled ceiling.

On the top floor you will have two further double bedrooms. The south facing room has a double bed, exposed roof trusses and features the stone seat used when the house was a guard post. There is
a further west facing double bedroom with bunk beds, ideal for children. This room includes a games console, TV, books and toys. There is also a further room with WC and basin. La Poste des Gardes
offers all the charm of living in old rural France whilst still providing all necessary amenities.

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Longère Louise: Welcome to our charming restored traditional detached longère sleeping 6 guests. This family gîte lies in the beautifully quiet rural hamlet of
Jemelle in rural sunny Poitou-Charentes, midway between the beautiful cities of Poitiers and Limoges. Longère Louise is very secluded in a large private garden, but only 3km from Liglet, a
delightful historic village with bar/restaurant and general store/bakery/post office.

You will have a roomy traditional farmhouse dining kitchen with wood burner, fitted and free-standing units. It offers all the facilities you would expect along with a TV receiving the major UK
channels. The comfy sitting room also has a dining area and second wood burner. The TV receives UK channels and there is a games console with a large selection of games. There is also a further small
day room on the ground floor with ample books and magazines.

The second floor features a bright and airy salon, perfect for relaxing in at any time of day. The large grenier bedroom has a double bed and two singles with a curtain divider. The second grenier
bedroom has a double bed and overlooks the garden. There is an attractive ground floor bathroom with shower over.

The cottage is centrally located in a large garden of 1800m2 with ample private parking. The front of the cottage offers a secluded gravelled patio area near the working well and provides hardwood
dining furniture. The rear of the cottage has a large flat open grass area with occasional fruit trees. Sun loungers are provided. The rear terrace backs onto the barn and offers additional hardwood
dining furniture, a barbeque and a chiminea. Both garden areas are screened with mixed hedging making them totally private and the most wonderful places to relax and be yourselves.